In 2021, Hannah released Fir Wave, her lockdown album. Inspired by ‘Electrosonic, the music of Delia Derbyshire and the Radiophonic Workshop‘. Hannah sampled and reinterpreted the work, producing a beautiful textured open soundscape. Tonight, was the first performance of the album.

I think it is impossible for an electronic artist, not to be inspired by Delia Derbyshire. Accompanied by Hazel Mills, the mainly electronic piece, is Hannah’s tribute to an artist who clearly inspires her. Hannah and Hazel created layers upon layers of textured sounds that never felt forced. Each texture given its own space, creating a sense of reflection. It was simply beautiful. A sublime way to spend an evening.

This wasn’t the sublime fusion of Scottish folk and Indian music styles the album was. instead the necessity of putting this together very quickly meant the mix featured clearer transitions between styles and Ranjana’s singing. But that wasn’t a bad thing. Ranjana’s vocals were simply stunning. Singing in Indian classical style, her pitch was so clear. It was simply stunning.

This was a really nice gig. The interplay between Yorkston and Thorne was like two bickering old friends and Yorkskon’s Scottish folk music felt intimate in the King’s Place. A nice evening.